Janella

Girl name

Janella has been given to 1,968 babies in the U.S. since 1917. It peaked in 1971.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,968

Peak year

1971 (58 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1917

10-year trend

▼ -56%

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Janella — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Janellegirl

56,967 babies since 1912

Janellgirl

15,756 babies since 1914

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FAQ

How popular is the name Janella?

Janella has been given to 1,968 babies in the U.S. since 1917. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Janella peak?

Janella peaked in 1971, when 58 babies were given the name.

Is Janella a girl or boy name?

Janella is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Janella are girls).

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